During a Senate hearing on Jun. 2, Australia’s defense chiefs confirmed that Prime Minister Tony Abbott had asked them to look into fielding the F-35B on Australia’s two LHDs.
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Category: Air Force
Russian Su-27 came within 100ft of USAF RC-135 in north of Japan
A Russian Su-27 fighter came within 100ft across the nose of a U.S. Air Force RC-135U operating over the sea of Okhotsk on Apr. 23.
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PAF Mirage crash kills 4
Two pilots on board a Pakistan Air Force Mirage jet were killed on Jun. 3 along with two civilians.
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Thai coup has no effect on Swedish Gripen deal
Despite a coup in Thailand, Sweden will continue to support the maintenance of Gripen fighters by providing parts.
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104th Fighter Wing deploying to Malaysia for exercise
The 104th Fighter Wing is bring its F-15s to Malaysia for the three-week exercise Cope Taufan.